1981 Gulfstar 44' _{(13.41 m)} 44 Center Cockpit

This Gulfstar 44 center cockpit sailboat is the personally owned vessel of a professional captain and yacht salesperson. Extensive upgrades and new electronic equipment within the last 4 years of well over $35,000. No expenses were spared on this great blue-water boat. Current owner is the fifth owner and has lived aboard her since she was purchased in April, 2008. Imagine has all the bells and whistles that you will need to travel the world in comfort, safety and style. She will definitely inspire your Imagination. 

  Walkthrough

Climb aboard and go to the bow. A new Maxwell RC-10 windlass was installed in 2022 with 150 feet of new 3/8" BBB chain and 150' of 5/8" rode. Convenient up and down foot switches along with the switch at the helm. Just to port of the new windlass is the connection point for the salt water washdown. At the end of the anchor chain is a Rocna Vulcan 44lb anchor on a swivel. 

Heading to the stern on either port or starboard side, you will find a stainless-steel tube top lifeline that replaced the wire. New teak dorade boxes and stainless steel dorades assist in air circulation below deck.

At the stern of the boat, you will see the custom-built davit system that also supports the frame for the 800 watts of solar panels. Swim ladder is centered in the custom aft railing. There is a reconditioned in 2020 Magma Newport grill mounted on the port side railing just ahead of the stern, next to the Lifesling MOB throw. The Westinghouse portable generator is mounted on a platform attached to the railing. All 11 portals were completely rebuilt in 2021 and all hatches have had the acrylic replaced as well.

Enter the cockpit through one of the zip-down Isinglass panels in the full enclosure. Take a seat on the custom seat cushions or sit at the helm in this roomy cockpit. The helm has all new (within the last 2 years) electronics. The offset pedestal guard was installed in 2018 along with the Navpods that hold the electronics. The chartplotter is also attached to a Garmin GSX51 Sirius XM antenna. Six battery operated lights overhead make entertaining at night a pleasant experience. Cockpit speakers are at the base of the pedestal and volume is adjustable from below at the stereo.

Climb down through the companionway doors and you will be looking at the roomy saloon with a large double drop leaf table that will sit 6 on opposing settees. Under the starboard settee is a 60-gallon water tank. A 100-gallon water tank is centered under the floor and molded into the hull. Just aft of the water tank is the molded in 80-gallon fuel tank. Forward of the mast between the settee is a custom-built storage chest with lift off top. Under the port settee you will find both ac compressors and the compressors for the refrigerator and freezer. Behind the back cushions is the Spectra Ventura water maker and lots of storage for tools and miscellaneous parts. There is a matching storage area behind the opposing seatback.

Moving forward from the saloon just to port is the forward guest head with doors from the settee and the forward vee-berth. Raritan Sea-Era freshwater toilet, sink with pull out shower head and large medicine cabinet complete the head. Forward berth has plenty of closet space and three drawers for the small stuff.

Aft of the saloon there is a walkway to the Captains Quarters. Centered you will find a door that leads to the engine room. Opposing the engine room door are 3 large hanging lockers with plenty of storage for all your necessities. Enter the Captains Quarters with 6'-3" head room and see the split double berth. Lots of closet space and ensuite full head with Raritan Elegante electric freshwater toilet and stand-alone shower. This room is definitely easy living on the Captain and the Admiral!

Moving forward again, just as you enter the salon, to port is the spacious and well-appointed U-shaped galley. Double stainless-steel sink with special filtered drinking water, 3-burner Shipmate propane stove top and oven with solenoid switch. The Galanz microwave is also a convection oven and air fryer and new in 2022. Lots of cabinet space for everything. The top load refrigerator and freezer is approximately 12 cubic feet and will hold lots of food (and actually keeps ice cream frozen). The Vitrifrigo 12-volt system was installed in 2107. The chef of the family will love this space.

 Also new from 2022 to now:

4 each 245-amp hour 8-D AGM house battery bank

2 each Group 31 AGM batteries for windlass and bow thruster.

Upgrade to a Kuuma 11-gallon water heater Nov 2024

1 each Group 24 engine starter battery and one spare group 24 backup for engine starting.

New Bottom Paint and rub rail replacement Dec 2024

New Cutlass Bearing Dec 2024

All interior lighting is LED.

A 2019 West Marine 310 Hypalon RIB with a 2020 Mercury 8hp propane outboard available. I can sell it with Imagine for an additional cost of $3,000 or separately if you are not interested. 

EQUIPMENT AND UPGRADES:

• Yanmar 75hp diesel (2006) with 1785 hours 
• Brand new Renogy solar panels (2018) 800 Watts with Victron 100-50 solar controller 
• New custom headliner, removable in sections for easy access 
• Modified fin keel (integral to hull) with skeg-hung rudder for both safety and performance 
• Garmin GPS Map 1042svx Chartplotter (2021) 
• Garmin 24-mile Radar (2017) 
• Icom M-600 SSB 
• Standard Horizon VHF with remote microphone at helm (Jun 2021) 
• Simrad AP24 Autopilot (Feb 2017) 
• Simrad AP42 Autopilot Computer and Compass (Feb 2017) 
• New freshwater washdown (2017)
• Both AC units replaced with Ocean Breeze 10K BTU units, 2 new evaporators and digital automatic thermostats (2021)
• Tech-Edge iSeries Tank Monitoring System (2024)
• New Garmin GFL 10 Fuel Monitor (Sep 2024) 
• 1 Raritan Sea-Era electric freshwater toilet forward head (Jul 2012), 1 Raritan Elegante electric flush freshwater toilet owners head (2019)
• 2 cabin layout 2 heads (one with stand-alone shower)
• 4 new 8D AGM House Batteries (980 AH) (Feb 2021) 
• Separate starter batteries for engine (2-Group 24) (2024), windlass, washdown, and bow thruster (2-Group 31 115 AH) (2020] Vetus Bowthruster (2020) 
• 3-burner Shipmate propane stove/oven with 2-10# aluminum propane tanks in separate locker 
• New Vitrofrigo 12-volt refrigeration and freezer compressors and evaporator plates. (2017)
• 3000-Watt Xantrex Freedom Inverter and remote panel (Feb 2014)
• New Balmar 100 Amp alternator and serpentine belts kit and MC-618 Regulator (Mar 2024)
• 40" Insignia HD Smart Fire TV (April 2020)
• Switlik 6-Person Life Raft (needs re-certification) 
• Ditch Bag with 406 EPIRB 
• Custom Dinghy Davits 
• Maxwell RC10 Windlass (2023) with 45# Rocna Vulcan anchor on 150' new 3/8 BBB chain (2023) PLUS 150' of new 5/8” rode (2023)
• 2 additional Danforth anchors, rode and chain 
• Spectra 120 GPD Ventura Watermaker with new membrane (2017 MEMBRANE). (New membrane needs to be installed)
• New salon upholstery (Sep 2013) 
• New cockpit cushions (Jan 2017) 
• New Magma Grill (2024) with Sunbrella Cover
• Custom cabinets and storage galore 
• New Kuuma 11-gal water heater (2024) 
• Folding teak cockpit table (2019)
• New 2000-GPH primary bilge pump (Jan 2014) 1100-GPH secondary automatic Bilge Pump and switch (2023) 
• New bimini, dodger and full Isinglass enclosure (Feb 2014) (New Isinglass and zippers 2022) 
• All fenders, dock lines, new 2015 
• Garmin GMI 20 wind instrument and masthead transducer (Sep 2024) GNX 21 Display (Sep 2024)
• New 1 1/4" double bend pedestal guard and Navpods (Feb 2017) 
• New Mack Pack (Feb 2015) 
• New three blade prop (January 2015)